Video Tutorials
Curated tutorials from the Van Dalsem Finance Lab YouTube channel, organized by topic.
Series 65 Exam Lessons
Focused lessons to help prepare for the Series 65 exam.
Series 65 Exam Lesson 1. Business Cycles
Watch on YouTubeSeries 65 Exam Lesson 2. Fiscal and Monetary Policy
Watch on YouTubeSeries 65 Exam Lesson 3. Global and Geopolitical Factors
Watch on YouTubeSeries 65 Exam Lesson 4. Inflation and Deflation
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Portfolio Management
Building, evaluating, and rebalancing investment portfolios.
Markowitz Portfolio Optimization
Watch on YouTubeBlack Litterman Portfolio Optimization
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Asset Pricing
Valuing equities, fixed income, and derivatives from first principles.
Fama French 3 Factor Model
Watch on YouTubeFree Cash Flow Calculation and Valuation
Watch on YouTubeCalculating the Cost of Equity using CAPM
Watch on YouTubeBlack Scholes Model with TI 84 Calculator
Watch on YouTubeForecast, Valuation, and Cash Flows
Watch on YouTubeCoca Cola Forecast and Valuation
Watch on YouTubeBlack-Scholes Option Pricing in Excel
Watch on YouTubeDividend Discount and Free Cash Flow Models
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Capital Budgeting
Evaluating corporate investment decisions with DCF, NPV, and IRR.
NPV, IRR, MIRR, and Data Tables
Watch on YouTubeCapital Budgeting Cash Flows Tutorial
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Using Online Tools
Walkthroughs of common online tools used by investors and analysts.
Morningstar Direct Example Screening for Global Small/Mid Cap
Watch on YouTubeMorningstar Direct Screening
Watch on YouTubeAccessing Morningstar Reports in Morningstar Direct
Watch on YouTubeInvestment Search in Morningstar Direct
Watch on YouTubeConstructing an Investment List in Morningstar Direct
Watch on YouTubeSetting Up Portfolios in Morningstar Direct
Watch on YouTubeEstimating the cost of equity in Excel using Capital IQ
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Tutorials are educational only and do not constitute investment advice.